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| Maker | Canon |
|---|---|
| Technical data | |
| Type | Prime |
| Focus drive | Ultrasonic motor |
| Focal length | 60mm |
| Crop factor | APS-C |
| Aperture (max/min) | f/2.8 – f/32 |
| Close focus distance | 0.20 m (7.9 in) |
| Max. magnification | 1:1 |
| Diaphragm blades | 7 |
| Construction | 12 elements in 8 groups |
| Features | |
| Short back focus |  Yes |
| Lens-based stabilization |  No |
| Macro capable |  Yes |
| Unique features | 1:1 macro |
| Application | Macro/portrait |
| Physical | |
| Max. length | 69.8 mm |
| Diameter | 73 mm |
| Weight | 335 g (0.74 lb) |
| Filter diameter | 52 mm |
| Accessories | |
| Lens hood | ET-67B |
| Angle of view | |
| Horizontal | 20° 40' |
| Vertical | 14° 10' |
| Diagonal | 25° 30' |
| History | |
| Introduction | 2005 |
| Discontinuation | 2021 [1] |
| Retail info | |
| MSRP | US$400 USD |
The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens is Canon's first EF-S (APS-C sensor-specific) macro lens, and also the company's first prime lens made specifically for the EF-S mount. Introduced in 2005, it was the only EF-S prime lens until the announcement of the EF-S 24mm f/2.8 STM in September 2014; a second EF-S macro lens, the EF-S 35mm f/2.8 Macro IS STM, was added to the lens lineup in April 2017. As an EF-S lens, it can only be used on cameras with a 1.6x crop factor and is the equivalent of a 96mm lens mounted on a 35mm format camera. As such this lens also can be a good choice for portrait photography.
Its front element does not rotate, nor does it protrude when focusing. This is especially useful when working with a polarization filter or close to the subject.
The circular aperture results in a pleasantly soft bokeh. [2] [3] [4]
